William Makepeace Thackeray

Frederic, Lord Leighton British

Sitter William Makepeace Thackeray British

ca. 1850

Not on view

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Title: William Makepeace Thackeray
Artist: Frederic, Lord Leighton (British, Scarborough 1830–1896 London)
Sitter: William Makepeace Thackeray (British (born India), Calcutta 1811–1863 London)
Date: ca. 1850
Medium: Graphite
Dimensions: Sheet (page): 7 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (20 x 27.6 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1942
Object Number: 42.21(23)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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